Kevin J Lee

BMW previews M8 Gran Coupe – arriving 2019

BMW has unveiled the Concept M8 Gran Coupe which is described as a new facet of luxury for the BMW brand – ultra-sporty, extrovert and polarising. Essentially previewing a four-door version of the upcoming 8 Series flagship, the Concept M8 Gran Coupe shows off BMW’s new design language headlined by …

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Bold new Lexus UX compact SUV unveiled

Lexus has taken the wraps off its bold new UX compact SUV which made its global debut at the Geneva International Motor Show. Due in Australia early next year, the UX introduces a fourth-generation hybrid system featuring a new 2.0-litre petrol engine with high thermal efficiency and a new direct-shift …

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First image: New 2019 Toyota Corolla leaked online

Updated with official photos and information. Following a recent teaser, the upcoming all-new Toyota Corolla has been officially unveiled. Toyota’s Golf-rival sports a more emotive sheet metal with stylized LED headlights, large air intakes similar to the new Toyota Camry and a two toned roof. Looking distinctively more upmarket than …

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Screen icon Ford Mustang BULLITT confirmed for Australia

Ford has announced the new Mustang BULLITT special edition will be sold in Australia in limited numbers. Based on the 2018 5.0-litre V8 Mustang GT fastback, the car was built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Steve McQueen’s iconic film. Billed as one of the most legendary car chases in …

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Would you like BMW to build this luxury ute?

With the Mercedes-Benz X-Class getting seriously warm reception all over the world, BMW Australia is reportedly pleading with its headquarters in Germany to produce a rival. Speaking to CarAdvice recently, BMW Australia boss, Marc Werner said the luxury car maker simply cannot ignore the demand for utes, or pickup trucks, …

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Abarth introduces carbon fibre-topped 124 GT

Abarth has announced it will be bringing a special edition version of its 124 Spider, dubbed the Abarth 124 GT, to the Geneva Motor Show. The model will come dressed in an exclusive Alpi Orientali Grey paintwork complimented by a set of 17-inch OZ alloy wheels that are 3kg lighter …

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2018 Holden Equinox LS+ Review – talents behind the insipid looks

 Holden is leaving its manufacturing past behind and forging into an import-only future like the rest of its competitors. It’s uncharted waters for the home grown brand that used to rely heavily on its locally made Commodore. The first of a swag of new models to arrive post local …

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Most powerful BMW X3 unveiled – 289kW Alpina XD3

BMW’s high-performance partner, Alpina has unveiled their take on the new BMW X3, the 2018 Alpina XD3. Scheduled to bow in at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the Alpina XD3 is likely to be the sportiest iteration of the new X3 until BMW unleashes its upcoming X3 M. Featuring …

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Confirmed: Volkswagen T-Roc Convertible coming in 2020

Volkswagen has confirmed it will launch a convertible version of the Volkswagen T-Roc (below) in the first half of 2020, making it the 3rd SUV convertible on the market after the Range Rover Evoque Convertible, along with the ill-fated Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. Volkswagen said it will invest over €80 million …

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2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe lives on – in the digital realm

Mitsubishi used to produce some excitingly thrilling cars, including the one that we all love and miss, the Lancer Evolution, as well as the Eclipse coupe, which has now morphed into another SUV. Feeling our pain, industrial designer Enoch Gonzales has put his maverick design skills to work and given …

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Hyundai i30 N pricing announced – under $40k

Hyundai Australia has announced the pricing and specifications for the brand’s first high-performance car, the i30 N. The i30 N will be offered in a single 202kW ‘Performance’ model with a six-speed manual transmission, which is equivalent to the i30 N ‘Performance Package’ sold globally, priced from $39,990 plus on-road …

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Mercedes-AMG unveils F1 W09 EQ Power+ for 2018 season

The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport team has launched its new Mercedes-AMG F1 W09 EQ Power+ Formula One car at the Silverstone International Circuit in preparation to kick start the racing season next month. Dubbed the most advanced machine ever conceived by the team, the 2018 car is said to improve in …

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2019 Hyundai Santa Fe detailed. Arriving mid-2018

Hyundai has officially unveiled the 2019 Santa Fe following a few weeks of teaseing. Building on the success of its predecessors, the new Santa Fe promises high-tech features along with a spacious interior. On the styling front, Hyundai has gone upmarket with its fourth-generation Santa Fe, which is characterised by …

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Volvo unveils all-new, tech-laden V60 wagon

Volvo has unveiled its new V60 five-door, mid-size wagon that promises everyday practicality with dashing good looks. Launched on the driveway of a family home in Stockholme, which the company describes as “its natural habitat”, the V60 shares Volvo Car’s Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform with the XC60 and 90 …

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